6TH GRADE November 14, 2016

Mrs. Muller

Math/

ScienceHERE IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MY CLASS… IN THIS ISSUE

Math: Previously, students have only utilized numerical expressions, but in this unit they are formally introduced to algebraic expressions. Students investigate generating equivalent numerical and algebraic expressions using the properties of operations that include the inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties. Concrete models, pictorial models, and algebraic representations are used to determine if two expressions are equivalent. Although students have experienced equations in previous coursework, they are now expected to bridge their understandings of expressions and equations in order to differentiate between the two. Students will be expected to explain the defining characteristics of an expression and the defining characteristics of an equation.

Science: Students research and debate the advantages and disadvantages of using coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and solar resources.  Students then design a logical plan to manage and conserve energy resources in the home, school, or community based on the research they have done.

After this unit, students will explore energy transformations and transference of thermal energy.

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November

14-18..................Thanksgiving Break